Newport Jazz Festival: Live (Unreleased Highlights From 1956, 1958, 1963) - Various - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

This remarkable collection, 'Newport Jazz Festival: Live (Unreleased Highlights From 1956, 1958, 1963)', invites listeners into the heart of jazz history. Spanning three pivotal years at the legendary Newport Jazz Festival, these previously unreleased live recordings capture the genre in its most thrilling habitat: the stage. With a roster of jazz icons—think Ellington, Davis, Monk, and more—each track is a snapshot of a golden era, bristling with improvisational fire and communal spirit. The ambiance of Newport, with its open air and expectant crowds, is palpable in every note, offering a time capsule for those who crave authenticity. The curation here favors moments of raw interplay and inventive risk-taking, moments that would otherwise be lost to the ephemeral nature of live jazz. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a newcomer eager to understand the roots of improvisational music, this album is more than a compilation—it’s a document of spontaneous creation, conversation, and cultural significance. For anyone who values the unpredictable, electric spark of classic jazz at its best, these highlights are a must-have, capturing a moment when music truly reshaped itself before an audience. Track List: A1 - Ko Ko Mo, I Love You So/When The Saints Go Marching In - 3:40 A2 - Rockin' Chair - 5:15 A3 - On The Sunny Side Of The Street - 6:51 A4 - C-Jam Blues - 5:15 A5 - Chelsea Bridge - 3:48 B1 - Black And Tan Fantasy - 6:40 B2 - Echoe Of Spring - 3:12 B3 - Boogie Woogie - 3:07 B4 - Cherokee - 3:23 B5 - You Can Depend On Me - 10:13 C1 - Jump The Blues - 7:05 C2 - Stompin' At The Savoy - 3:25 C3 - What Is This Thing Called Love - 7:14 C4 - It's A Raggy Waltz - 5:58 D1 - Bye Bye Blackbird - 9:29 D2 - Epistrophy - 6:09 D3 - Cherokee - 6:02 D4 - As Catch Can - 4:48